Right on the edge of downtown, the Foreshore Trail follows the shore of Salmon Arm Bay through one of the Interior's most important migratory bird estuaries. Wide paths and boardwalks lead to a viewing platform for birdwatching, and a side trail heads out to Christmas Island for open views across the bay. It's an easy, mostly flat walk that's lovely in any season.
Trail at a glance
- Distance: 4 km one way
- Time: 1+ hour one way
- Difficulty: Easy to more difficult (some sections get rocky, wet or uneven)
- Trailhead: east end of Harbourfront Drive; parking is limited, so consider parking at Marine Peace Park and walking over on the SABNES East Walkway
Dog rules
- No dogs at all from May 1 to June 30 (nesting season)
- The rest of the year, dogs are allowed on the main trail only, on a short leash
- No dogs on the viewing decks or Christmas Island
This is protected riparian habitat — stay on the trail and respect seasonal flooding closures. The trail is part of the Salmon Arm Nature Bay trails, maintained by the Shuswap Trail Alliance with the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society (SABNES).
As a public nature trail, there's no business owner to claim this listing; SABNES or the trail alliance can contact The Shuswap Loop with updates.